Mold Maker - Apprentice

Company Description

About O-I

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. 

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. 

Why do you want to apply? O-I in Ringgold offers very competitive wages and a great benefits package! The plant is located an hour south from Greensboro, NC international airport and an hour north from Lynchburg, VA Liberty University. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement.

Job Description

Hourly Rate - $30.84
Schedule - M-F 5a-1p, Rotating Weekend Coverage 

The Apprentice Mold Maker performs machine tool work, welding, brazing or bench work required in making repairs and alterations to molds, blanks, bottom plates or finish equipment.  This position may also include machine tool or bench work on new mold equipment. 

The Apprentice Mold Maker will:

• Mill welds and repair jigs and fixtures
• Make changes in design or capacity of the molds
• Be expected to complete the 4-year apprentice program, which includes on-the-job training and classroom instruction
• Be interviewed by the Apprenticeship Committee of the United Steel Workers, Local 78

The Apprentice Mold Maker should have:

• A desire to learn and grow into the Journeyman position 

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Previous experience with precision measuring devices, such as calipers and micrometers, preferred 
• Machine lathe and mill experience, automatic CNC mill and lathe knowledge, preferred 

Additional Information

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

• Vacation time and paid holidays  
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage 
• Pre-tax accounts 
• Well-being program which includes opportunity to earn employer contributions 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer contributions 
• Financial advisors to assist with retirement planning and financial wellness 
• Employee Assistance Program 

O-I is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this stie may request reasonable accommodations by emailing hr.recruiters@o-i.com.